A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8726857 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91567767 epoch_slot_no: 242967 block_no: 8726680 slot_leader_id: 6396133 size: 80053 time: 2023-05-03 17:14:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8694aa0ac27eb7e9b180a7dcfe553b934cc40dd7206c1a0737688340037aa19eBlock Operator
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